Nowadays, you not only get cups and saucers in various designs and styles but the very idea of taking tea using stylish cups and saucers has become more popular again. A saucer is a shallow plate, which is small in size, used for supporting the cup containing the beverage. Saucers typically have a circular groove in the centre where the cup is placed.
Saucers have been in use ever since the first half of the 19th century. They came into existence as a coaster for the cup while drinking tea or coffee. Either at times the teacup was too hot or there was the possibility of spilling tea or coffee on the furniture and this made people realise the necessity of using saucers. People in America were known to pour their hot tea into their saucers in order to cool it down. However, the trend in the UK was different where saucers were used merely as coasters. Initially saucers were made in America from flint glass and later other European countries followed suit and Soda glass saucers also came into being.
Saucers come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. There are very formal-looking saucers, decorative saucers and there are unfussy, plain saucers too. You will find saucers made of all kinds of materials like porcelain, melamine, plastic, stainless steel, china, glass, platinum, ceramic and even wood. The designs are also varied; from square shaped and triangular, to the popular standard circular shape, to asymmetric.
Saucers play a multifunctional role. Teacups become easy to handle when placed on saucers. They are useful for protecting surfaces from damage due to heated drinks. Pouring and drinking tea in cups placed on saucers prevents spillages. Saucers also become a convenient place to place a teaspoon.
Usually cups are available with matching saucers. Cups and saucers are generally placed on the right-hand side of the table setting and may come as a part of a tea set or can be bought separately. The right saucers can add to the perfect table setting and help create a stylish look!
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